Raymond "Ray"

Gene Brown

Raymond "Ray" Gene Brown of Warrenton, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1949, in St. Louis, MO to the late Earnest and Rosemary Brown (nee: Stanbough.) He had reached the age of 76 years.

Ray was united in marriage to Delia "Ann" on June 28, 1969, in Overland, MO and have spent over 55 wonderful years together. To this union two children were born, Shelley and Michael.

Ray was a dedicated member of the Local 1596 Carpenters Union where he was a dedicated instructor and had the opportunity to teach thousands of others to be master carpenters. Ray was very proud that he was able to write a textbook to capture and share his knowledge. He enjoyed spending time outdoors at his farm that he maintained for over 25 years, hunting with Michael, David, and Gene, riding an ATV, or fishing with his grandkids. Ray was known as the Boss Man, being direct and stubborn, fair but stern, and respected a challenge, but in reality, he was a Big Teddy Bear. His love and affection has been shown and shared specifically in the last 3 years as he has 100% become the caretaker for his wife, Ann. Ray also loved a good bargain but was a terrible gift giver (Ray math ;). He enjoyed listening to 60's and 70's country classics and loved cheap lime margarita mix with crushed ice. Most of all, spending time with his family is what meant the most to him.

Those whom will remain grateful for having shared in Ray's life are his beloved wife, Ann; his loving children, Shelley (David) Nichol, Michael (Idelisa Steiner) Brown; his cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie and Keaghan Nichol, and Jordan (Chad) Gellner; his dear sister, Brenda Ingram; several nieces, Crystal Beckman, Wendy Degner, Dawn Thomas, and Miriah Brown; and nephews, Larry Thompson and Jeff Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Rosemary, and his brother, Gene Brown.
He was a beloved husband, loving father, treasured grandfather, cherished uncle, cousin, and friend of many.

A visitation for Ray will be held from 10:00am -12:00pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a 12:00pm Funeral Service to immediately follow at Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Memorial donations are appreciated to 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in honor of Ray.

Online condolences may be made at martinfuneralhome.net.